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    UK New shower

    I'm fitting a new shower, 3 walls and a sliding door in a frame. The tray will be tanked to the wall with tanking tape, then tiled. I've read in a few places to seal the between try the tray and tile where the frame meets the wall before adding the door frame so that water can't get behind. That...
  3. Dan

    Ebay 50% off code for makita new tools! Ends 3rd Jan 2025

    https://www.ebay.co.uk/e/motors/garage-equipment-tools-deals?mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&siteid=3&campid=5339075216&toolid=20014&customid=&mkevt=1
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    New bod with issues

    Hi all. Thanks for letting me in. I joined as I have an issue that I can’t find the answer for anywhere else so I am hoping to draw upon the vast knowledge you all have. Thanks
  5. J

    New to this forum

    Hi all I’m new to this forum, the reason for me joining is I’m keen to train to gain city and guilds. Any advice would be appreciated. Many thanks Justin
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    Advice needed - questions before getting new bathroom fitted Discussion Thread

    Advice needed - questions before getting new bathroom fitted Discussion Thread Hi all, hope this is okay to post. Just over a year ago, I took on my dad's old house, and I want to get the bathroom done up. His ex-wife convinved him to fit a shower cubicle and get rid of the bath, and whoever...
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    • advice bathroom needed new build questions thread
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    • Forum: Bathroom Tiling Advice
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    UK One of new floor tile is making a random clicking noise

    450 x 450 porcelain tiles were laid on the bathroom floor recently. One of the tile sometimes makes a clicking noise. We have wooden floor in the bathroom and tiler put the Becker boards with screws and put some liquid/paint on Becker board for waterproof and then used adhesive for tiles. I...
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    UK Micro-cracks in new Self Leveling Compound

    Hi! I'm looking for some advice, I have laid some SLC (Mapei 1210) in our conservatory in preparation for tiling. A couple of days after there's a lot of very fine cracks which have appeared, you can't even feel with a fingernail. Am I okay to proceed in laying my Ditra or should I rip the SLC...
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    • compound cracks leveling new build self self leveling compound slc
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    • Forum: UK Tiling Forum
  9. kevh171083

    New Beginnings Tiling Academy Feedback Thread

    Anybody who recommends us & they sign up will get £200 as a Thank you for putting them our way. Spread the word & promote us.
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    Hi There, new to the place

    Hello everyone, My names Fraser I have been in the motor trade for 17 years, after falling out with cars daily for the last few years i fancied a change. I have been on a weeks beginners tiling course to refresh my skills, I have done a few DIY jobs in the past and helped some joiner friends...
  11. E

    Hello. New to this forum.

    New to this forum. Tiling in Edinburgh. Hello everyone.
  12. UKTT Darren

    UK Pro Tiling Training opens new training centre

    UK Pro tiling training has been running pro tiling courses for over 18 years and been a member on this forum since 2006, countless lives have been changed for people who have attended our fast track courses. Our brand new training centre has reopened again in Hartlepool by popular demand...
  13. Lou

    New Good Morning Thread 2024

    Morning All! I thought it was about time to start a new Good Morning Thread. The old thread can be found HERE but is quite long so not as easy to find specific posts. So tell us what you are up to - we like being nosy whether you are starting a new project or you have the day off lets hear...
  14. L

    New grout much lighter than sample, what options do I have?

    Hello everyone, I have redone the tiles (porcelain ones) in the kitchen. The grout used, BAL Micromax3 Eco, has turned out to be quite lighter than the sample in store, creating an unwanted effect. Tiler say there is nothing I can do now, besides removing the grout (risking to damage the...
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    NoMorePly to new floor for Tiling - fixing advice

    Hi all, I want to tile over a completely new floor. New floor joists have been installed with new 22mm flooring sheets over. I’m thinking I need to install 6mm NoMorePly then tile. I’m assuming the following: - 1) PU adhesive and cement screw fixing for the NoMorePly? 2) primer NoMorePly? 3)...
  16. Givey Tago

    Waterproofing options for new shower room

    Hi, A newcomer here and thank you to anyone with the patience to read my drivel. I am renovating an old stone house, have just finished a kitchen, and now need to install a first floor shower room (1.7m x 2.35m). The previous owner had the room to a state of green plasterboard walls, and...
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    New saw advice appreciated!

    Hi all, I’m after a new hand held wet & dry saw cos my dewalts had it, and been looking at the Rubi tc125 kit that’s out at the minute as it comes with cutting guides. The Rubi mitres but that isn’t a deal breaker. I generally seem to be doing up to 600 x 1200 mm tiles, sometimes larger. Looking...
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    Grout New Grout Crumbling/Pitting

    Hey All, Last week, contractor installed wall and floor tiles and am now seeing pitting/holes/crumbling grout. They used Laticrete SPECTRALOCK® 1 Pre-Mixed Grout on both wall/floor. 1. Is this normal? 2. How does one remedy this? 3. Do I need to worry about this failing/leaking water?
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    New Member-What product to use to seal seams on Schluter Kerdi boards?

    I am a first time homeowner bathroom remodeler & tiler. I'm ready to waterproof my seams and I've seen some talk/videos like this: View: https://youtu.be/3fohpiZ0E7E?si=cgu70oEhuxMnhI9t That have me scared to move forward with waterproofing. I have Schluter Tape Rolls and Schluter All Set...
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    New boy here, in need of some tips and advice from those who know.

    Hello, All. I found you just now, and needing a bit of advice I thought I'd join up. So far the forum looks like just what I need. See you in the forums. Cheers.
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    I'm Looking For This Tile Searching for Chromtech DCH 15 New Warm 4.0 matt 597x597x10

    Searching for Chromtech DCH 15 New Warm 4.0 matt 597x597x10,. Will take any quantity. Please help

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